News: Entertainment
TEG appoints Simon Cahill and Jono Whyman as co-Managing Directors for SXSW Sydney
TEG has today announced that TEG’s Head of Commercial, Simon Cahill and SXSW Sydney’s General Manager, Jono Whyman have been appointed Co-Managing Directors for SXSW Sydney....
Mar 2, 2025
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Dignitaries and entertainment stars come together for grand opening of Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park
The main Stadium at Hong Kong’s new Kai Tak Sports Park has hosted a star-studded opening ceremony featuring multi-generational local and mainland entertainers and athletes,...
Mar 1, 2025
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NSW Police Force launch Operation Mardi Gras 2025 ahead of celebrations
The NSW Police Force will launch a high-visibility operation to keep the community safe during the 47th Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade this weekend. Tens of thousands...
Feb 28, 2025
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Venue Management Association announces Mark Zundans as new VMS Chair
The Venue Management Association (VMA) has announced that Mark Zundans CVE, General Manager of The Gabba, has been named as the new Chair of its Venue Management School (VMS)....
Feb 28, 2025
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New report highlights crisis facing Australia’s Live Performance Crews
On behalf of CrewCare, a new comprehensive report – ‘The Issues Facing Crew Workers in Australia’ was compiled by Dr Ben Eltham, a writer, journalist, researcher, creative...
Feb 27, 2025
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Topgolf Gold Coast welcomes new 'Sonic the Hedgehog' in-venue game
Topgolf Gold Coast has welcomed a new in-venue game, developed in partnership with SEGA® - Topgolf Sonic the Hedgehog Sonic the Hedgehog. The new game meets the fast-paced...
Feb 27, 2025
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NBL announces social media influencers as Finals Ambassadors
Following a record-breaking season for fan engagement, the NBL has announced its 'Finals Ambassadors' - a group of social media influencers set to amplify the excitement,...
Feb 27, 2025
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Recruitment for key roles underway at Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre
Recruitment for key roles underway at Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre is ramping up recruitment ahead of its...
Feb 26, 2025
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Legacy Entertainment to help master plan Indonesia’s Taman Safari Theme Park
US-based Legacy Entertainment is collaborating with Taman Safari - Indonesia’s respected owner and operator of nine major parks and four safari resorts - to master plan and...
Feb 26, 2025
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Themed Entertainment Association has announced thought leaders for its conference
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has announced the dynamic panel of industry experts who will take part in the TEA State of the Industry discussion during the annual...
Feb 26, 2025
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Extended trading to help licensed venues reap benefits of Sydney Mardi Gras
Extended trading in NSW will see for pubs, clubs, bars and now restaurants reap the benefits during this year’s Mardi Gras celebrations. The NSW Government is extending trading...
Feb 26, 2025
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Mitchell Shire Council hosts Seymour River and Ranges Music Festival 2025
The Seymour River and Ranges Music Festival, hosted by Mitchell Shire Council, is coming to Kings Park Reserve on Saturday 15th March. The Music Festival offers a powerful...
Feb 26, 2025
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Lighting and audiovisual upgrade ensures Cairns' Barlow Park meets standards for major events
A $10.9 million lighting and audiovisual upgrade for Cairns’ Barlow Park has boosted the city's ability to host elite level sport matches, entertainment, and community events...
Feb 25, 2025
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Collaborative project aims to drive the growth of Japanese music industry
The Japan Culture and Entertainment Industry Promotion Association (CEIPA) is collaborating with the Toyota Group to launch the Music Way Project aimed at supporting and driving...
Feb 25, 2025
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Program revealed for Ararat Town Hall’s 2025 season
The program for Ararat Town Hall’s 2025 season has been revealed offering an array of family shows, music and theatre, tribute bands, free lunchtime concerts, comedy, and...
Feb 25, 2025
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2025 Australian Open Championships offer affordable family entertainment over Easter
Swimming Australia, in partnership with Tourism Events Queensland and Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA), have announced that tickets are now on sale for the 2025...
Feb 25, 2025
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Highlights revealed for 2025 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade returns on 1st March 2025 with over 10,000 marchers and more than 180 spectacular floats and the 2025 Festival theme, ‘FREE TO BE’,...
Feb 25, 2025
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Queensland Country Bank renews naming rights sponsorship of North Queensland Stadium
As a testament to the success of the venue and a great signal of confidence in the region, Queensland Country Bank will remain the naming rights holder of the North Queensland...
Feb 24, 2025
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Free Fan Festival announced for Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix
The Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix is returning in 2025 with a free, family friendly Fan Festival for F1 fans of all ages. The five-day festival will feature appearances from...
Feb 24, 2025
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Hobart northern suburbs site to be sold for $500 million multi-use retail precinct, family resort and hotel
A Tasmanian Government owned parcel area of land at Wilkinsons Point in Hobart’s northern suburbs - surrounding the MyState Bank Arena - is to be sold off to private developers...
Feb 24, 2025
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Entertainment-driven tourism among Trip.com Group’s next big trends
Trip. com Group has this week released its forward-looking report, 'Momentum 2025: Travel's Next Big Trends'. Based on insights from over 6,000 travellers across six...
Feb 24, 2025
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Ownership and management of Silverdome being transferred to Stadiums Tasmania
Tasmanian Minister for Sports and Events, Nick Duigan has confirmed ownership and management of Tasmania’s long-standing large scale live entertainment venue, the Silverdome, is...
Feb 23, 2025
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MyVenue celebrates official opening of global headquarters at Adelaide’s Lot Fourteen precinct
MyVenue, a South Australian company specialising in stadium and arena point-of-sale (POS) software, recently celebrated the grand opening of their Global Headquarters and...
Feb 23, 2025
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Ingenia Holiday Parks partners with Moomba Festival 2025
Ingenia Holiday Parks has announced its first major partnership in Victoria as the official event partner of the Moomba Festival 2025, taking place from 6th to 10th March along...
Feb 21, 2025
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